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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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